There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Arcata by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane CVG - ACV
10h 29m$252–1,004Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SDF - ACV
11h 43m$250–981Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus
2d 19h$895–1,814Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
- Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus
3d 3h$488–959Drive 2,467.5 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Arcatacar 2,467.5 mi
40h 6m$451–651Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane LEX - ACV
10h 13m$287–1,126Bus to Dayton, fly
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane DAY - ACV
13h 4m$284–1,121
Cincinnati to Arcata by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Arcata is to drive which costs $450 - $650 and takes 40h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Arcata is to drive and fly which takes 10h 13m and costs $280 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Arcata Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Cincinnati and Arcata is 2111 miles. The road distance is 2481.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Arcata without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 19h and costs $850 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Cincinnati to Arcata, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Arcata is to fly which takes 10h 29m and costs $250 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $480 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 3h.
Cincinnati to Arcata bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Arcata is 3h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 11:31 AM in Cincinnati and 8:31 AM in Arcata.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Arcata Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, and Grocery Outlet in around 3d 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Covington to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Covington to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from Dayton to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Dayton to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Dayton to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Covington to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Covington to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Martinez to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $17–45
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
- Website
- redwoodcoasttransit.org
Bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://redwoodcoasttransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Arcata is 2482 miles. It takes approximately 40h 6m to drive from Cincinnati to Arcata.
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